As I announced earlier this week, Apple released it’s iPhone firmware 2.1 this morning and is now downloadable via iTunes. Note that you will need iTunes 8 to be able to download and install firmware 2.1.

Fixed bugs causing hangs and crashes for users with lots of third party applications

Improved performance in text messaging

Faster loading and searching of contacts

Improved accuracy of the 3G signal strength display

Repeat alert up to two additional times for incoming text messages (in case you missed the beep the 1st time)

Option to wipe data after ten failed passcode attempts

Genius playlist creation

To get this 2.1 update, simply connect your iPhone to your computer, open iTunes 8 and click “Check for update”.

According to the DevTeam, this new iTunes 8 detects and prevents the Pwnage exploit. No word from the DevTeam so far on when they will release and updated version of the Pwnage software. This means if you’re on a jailbroken iPhone, DO NOT UPDATE yet!